Dec 8, 2016

We got up at 4:18am on the second alarm to get ready and go to the airport. Becca and I left Millville after a quick visit to Wawa for a hash brown, coffee, and gas. When we got to her friend Dan's house he was seemingly still sleeping and definitely not packed so we sat and waited for 15 minutes while he did that. Annoying but no big deal in the end as we made it to the airport an hour before their flight. They were off to Arizona, and I headed back to Millville to work.

I went in for my first Insight mystery job at Memorial which turned out to be Mr. Sloan's English class. It was mostly fine if a little boring. I spent one class reading October Sky to the students and the next ones browsing online and unsubscribing from mailing lists that I am consistently amazed that I end up on. I had off fourth block so after waiting and watching Westworld for a bit I was able to leave a little early.

It was pretty chilly and gray, but I went to South Vineland Park for a fast round of disc golf by myself. I kept myself entertained by taking a Snapchat video of each basket putting in a different way. I sent them all to Becca, but I kind of wish I saved them to watch the compilation together. I had a decent round, and it definitely went quick.

I had to be fast because I had an eye exam to get my new contacts prescription and also to check my new glasses that just didn't feel right. The doctor didn't seem to find anything wrong with the new prescription, but I went to Wal*Mart where I got them and the women who work there were very helpful and offered to change my prescription back to what it was before. Hopefully that's the last time I'll have to deal with these particular glasses. I also gave out a couple of business cards to those ladies and hopefully they'll be calling me about holiday photos.

I tried to take a short nap with mild success, and then I headed to Philly. I picked up a ticket at Union Transfer for Becca then shot over to the Foundry for Copeland. I got there as they were playing (I assume) their first song, "Chin Up." A little bummed I missed that one, but the rest of the set was so good. They played a ton of songs, making little best-of sets of each album. It flowed really well and it was nice and chill. I really enjoyed the whole vibe of the show. Before playing some older songs Aaron said, "If you're looking at your phone I have to assume you're logging into your LiveJournal.. or Xanga." Great reference. I really should be sleeping now.

Mar 5, 2010

I met Katie and Ryan at Bagel University for lunch. I had a tasty veggie sandwich on a bagel and we tried to plan skiing and disc golf trips.

I took at short job at Alternative School, where I worked for three hours with a maximum of three students in a class at a time. Not too bad at all.

Katie and I went up to Rowan where we met Joanna and took the shuttle bus from school to South Street and got there just as Deas Vail was going on. They were great just as they were the last time I saw them.

Person L came on next. I just can't really get into them. I don't know if it was the atmosphere or what. I like some of the recordings but when I see Kenny, I just want him to play Starting Line songs.

Ace Enders came out next with I Can Make a Mess Like Nobody's Business. It was cool to hear some songs I haven't heard in a really long time and he played some new songs from the CD that is coming out in a few weeks that sounded pretty good too. Early November reunion, please!?

Copeland took the stage for the last time in Philly on their farewell tour and played a slew of great songs from all of their albums. They broke out some great older songs that I really hoped they would play. It was a great set, I wish I got tickets to more than one show.

We waited for a few minutes after to talk to Aaron and get a photo. He's a really nice guy and always wants to talk to fans after the show. I hope he'll do more music stuff in the future.

I grabbed a veggie steak down the street before we headed back to get our bus. When we got there (before 12, when it was supposed to leave) we saw it just starting to round the corner. I made eye contact with the bus driver, who talked to me before we left Rowan, and she continued driving away. I figured she was rounding the block but she ended up never coming back. Joanna called Monica, who couldn't get in contact with the bus driver and had to come pick us up herself.

It was a bittersweet show, a bitter cold night and a bit of an adventure as always. Good night.

Oct 2, 2009

I worked at the Senior high in the morning in a business class. We watched a History Channel video about textiles. Always good narration, including: "The spinning wheel and the loom; two inventions that changed the very fabric of a nation." Ha. The class wasn't too bad.

I met Ryan at the gym after school and did some tag team exercises to save time. It was exhausting but it felt good. Before he left, he showed me some of the exercises that the trainer showed him for skiing. They're different. I did some more leg and ab stuff after he left and then headed out to run.

It was a good day for a run at the course. I'm enjoying the weather while it lasts.

I didn't feel like going home after I ran because it was so nice out so I played a round of disc golf. I was doing really well on my drives. If only I could do that regularly.

After showering and convincing Tracy that she wanted to come with me, I went to Philly and we got falafel at Maoz. I was extremely full after eating the whole thing. I didn't even get fries.

After eating we headed a block down the road to the TLA for Copeland and Relient K.

Copeland went on shortly after we got there. They played a lot of great songs but it seemed like their set was short. That's what happens, I need to see them headline again.

Relient K played a good set. I don't know all of their stuff but it's all fun. I think it's their fans that I don't like. Most of them, anyway.

Once the show was over we went to Manny Brown's for some beers. Cheap Hoegaarden is always good. We only had a couple and hung out talking for a while before heading home.

I had a full day and had a hard time staying awake for long after getting home. Happy Birthday(s), sister and Devin.

Oct 24, 2008

I substituted at Lakeside with another student teacher so I had a lot of free time. I spent most of the day on the internet looking at maps of cross-country routes and disc golf courses around the country.

After reading about it all day I had to go play a game with Chuck after work.

I got some Chinese at the mall, where Chuck had Saladworks and we sat at what might be considered a food court.

Later, Katie and I went to Philly for the Copeland show. It started really late so we had time to find the Maoz on Walnut Street.

Once we found the First Unitarian Church, we descended to the basement to find the hot, muggy atmosphere of a show that I haven't experienced in a while. Lydia was the first band we saw and they were really good. The crowd seemed to like them too.

Lovedrug played next. They were good, but the crowd didn't seem to be too into them for most of the set.

Copeland played last, of course, to a sing along crowd. They mixed up the set really well and played so many great songs. They seem like nice people and very appreciative of their fans.

We talked to Aaron for a few minutes after the set and got pictures.

Everyone cleared out and we eventually left as well.

It had warmed up outside a lot. I was pretty tired and wanted to get to sleep to get up early the next day.